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Lovesick - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

lovesick

/ˈlʌvˌsɪk/ /ˈlʌvˌsɪk/

Definition:

Suffering from sadness or obsession due to unrequited or lost love.

Synonyms:

lovelorn, heartbroken, pining

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

indifferent, unemotional

Common Collocations:

lovesick teenager, lovesick poet, lovesick sigh

Derivatives:

lovesickness, lovesickly

Usage Tips:

Use "lovesick" to describe someone deeply affected by romantic longing or heartache.

Common Phrases:

lovesick fool, lovesick puppy, sick with love

Etymology:

Originates from Middle English "luf-sik," combining "love" and "sick."

Examples:

  • 1. She wrote a lovesick poem about her crush.
  • 2. He wandered the streets like a lovesick fool.
  • 3. The song describes a lovesick heart longing for reunion.
  • 4. Her diary was full of lovesick ramblings.
  • 5. They laughed at his lovesick behavior over her absence.

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